Apple and Cheddar Chicken Chili: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
A creamy fall chicken chili with apples, cheddar cheese and bacon!
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
Meat
- 4 ounces bacon, diced optional
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 large apples, peeled and cubed
Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter
Spices
- 1 tablespoon chili powder such as chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Other
- ¼ cup flour gluten-free for gluten-free
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce optional
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans white beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream or 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large saucepan, over medium heat, until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, before setting aside, reserving the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the butter and let it melt before adding the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, apples, apple sauce, maple syrup, salsa verde, and beans, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, mix in the sour cream and cheese, mix and let the cheese melt into the sauce.
Notes
The butter and flour are used to make a simple roux to thicken the broth and they can be omitted. Use already cooked chicken instead of raw chicken to save some time. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, onions, jalapenos, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1255mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17g
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